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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ishi not like the Green Cave?
(a) Grandfather has told him that evil spirits live in the cave.
(b) It is dark and full of unknown creatures.
(c) Ishi was once attacked by a bear at Green Cave.
(d) The bones of many Yahi are buried in the cave.

2. How much time has passed since Ishi's arrival in the City by "To the Edge of the World, Section 5?"
(a) Just over a year.
(b) About six months.
(c) Almost two weeks.
(d) Almost two months.

3. What prediction does Mother make about the New Year?
(a) She says that she will not make it to see the New Year.
(b) She says that she will walk into the New Year on her own feet.
(c) She says that all of the saldu will have left by the New Year.
(d) She says that it will be the most prosperous New Year they have ever seen.

4. Ishi learns to stay awake for how many nights?
(a) Six nights.
(b) Three nights.
(c) Seven nights.
(d) Five nights.

5. How does Ishi know that the saldu have made it to the ledge of their village?
(a) He hears their knives cutting through the brush.
(b) He has had a dream that warned him of this.
(c) He can see them from the top of the pine tree.
(d) He can smell them approaching.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what kind of tree does Ishi cut the branch for his bow?

2. What wakes Ishi in the morning in "To the Edge of the World, Section 2?"

3. Why does Timawi insist that Tushi must go with him to his village?

4. What does Ishi believe is responsible for holding him to life?

5. Who is the first saldu to speak to Ishi?

(see the answer key)

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